well of course its going to be a "smith & wesson" but should i get
the model 640 revolver 357mag/.38+p or a model 642 revolver .38+p
2007-09-23 05:43:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I suggest you go with the Smith & Wesson Model 640, in 357 Magnum caliber..It's like having "two guns" in one... with the ability to shoot "HOT"+P 38 Special loads or 357 Magnums. By going this route you have many additional loads you can choose from for just about any application..Home defense..personal protection etc.Either configuration will do fine...Unless you intend to fire you gun from "inside" your pockets or clothes..
SMITH & WESSON..When only the BEST will do !!!!
2007-09-23 06:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a 2" barrel revolver, the .357 is a waste of money, and all you get is horrendous recoil. You cannot get true .357 velocities unless you fire it from at least a 4" barreled gun.I would opt for the model 642, and use standard velocity ammo in it, for the same reason.+P .38 spl rounds will wear that J frame down quickly,although it says it can take +P.
2007-09-23 11:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want it. For fun 640. For social use the 642, I love it I just bought one, dissapears in a front pocket, but I don't carry it as a primary weapon, it's a backup to my glock 19. I don't endevour to get into a gunfight especially with a pistol and a five shot revolver to be exact.
2007-09-23 16:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by DMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.357 mag. is to powerful of a caliber for self defense due to the high velocity. That means it could not only go through your assilent but will also endanger other possible by standers. that is if your asking for self defense purpose. For hunting purpose i would choose the .357,because you need the velocity and you also can always use the .38 special in the .357 mag revolver.
2007-09-23 07:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the plain answer which you will get is to pass on your interior of sight gun shop and locate one that suits your hand properly. that's starting to be much less of a topic recently however, because of the reality that manufacturers are designing new weapons with replaceable palm swells so as that their gun will extra healthful extra effective in extra human beings's palms. And in case you are able to, if may well be high-quality in case you ought to shoot numerous which you have an interest in earlier you purchase one. and clearly, get coaching and be secure. so some distance as which gun, this relies upon on how plenty you're keen to spend. probable the superb cost to overall performance ratio is the S&W M&P. great gun. offered an entire length 9mm some months in the past and prefer it. 2 of my pals have the 9mm compact. that is great for what you're speaking approximately.
2016-11-06 04:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
S&W Model 640> More versatility.*
2007-09-23 07:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the 640, more ammo options.
The real question is which hammer configuration will you get? Cheif's Special, the Centennial or the Bodyguard?
2007-09-23 06:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want it for.
If you shoot .38 in your .357, the shorter case will allow erosion of the cylinder at a point that may cause .357 brass to get stuck after expanding into the rough texture.
(For practice, you can get .357 brass loaded with .38 spl target load powder, as long as there is adequate case fill)
2007-09-23 06:30:34 · answer #8 · answered by Ron M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
why do you need a handgun???
2007-09-23 05:51:41 · answer #9 · answered by ja m 2 · 0⤊ 8⤋